Demetrious vs Stavros

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demetrious

Boy #5,642 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to Demeter, of the earth goddess"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Eastern European Christian Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,642
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demi, D, Tre

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Stavros

Boy #5,557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cross, the Christian cross"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Greek-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,557
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Stav, Stavro

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Demetrious Rank #5,642
Stavros Rank #5,557

Stavros is more popular, ranked #5557 vs #5642 for Demetrious.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetrious ___

  • Demetrious James
  • Demetrious Anthony
  • Demetrious Ray
  • Demetrious Michael
  • Demetrious Lee
  • Demetrious Paul

Stavros ___

  • Stavros Nikos
  • Stavros Andreas
  • Stavros Konstantinos
  • Stavros Giorgos
  • Stavros Petros
  • Stavros Alexandros

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Demetrious

Theodora Alexander Nikolai Anastasia Leonidas

If you choose Stavros

Nikos Alexis Kostas Elena Dimitra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetrious or Stavros more popular?

Stavros is more popular, ranked #5557 compared to Demetrious at #5642 in the United States.

What do Demetrious and Stavros mean?

Demetrious means "devoted to Demeter, of the earth goddess" (Greek origin). Stavros means "cross, the Christian cross" (Greek origin).

Are Demetrious and Stavros boy or girl names?

Demetrious is primarily a boy name. Stavros is primarily a boy name.

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